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- Resolution to rename the gymnasium at Dr. Marion G. Lacy K-8 Academy the \"Coach Marcus Davis Gymnasium.\" Moved by Director Hatter; seconded by Director Calloway. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Consent agenda (personnel changes; employment recommendations for 2025-26; purchasing report; donation of property; approval of board minutes; community service learning applications; assurances for federal programs including Title I, II, III, IV and IDEA; 2025-26 board meeting dates; board personnel policies for certified staff). Moved and seconded during consent. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- May 2025 financial report. Moved by Director Johnson; seconded by Director Bali. Outcome: approved by voice vote. Treasurer reported operating fund balance of approximately $48 million and flagged capital spending and encumbrances; federal fund balance showed outstanding receivables that staff expected to clear.

- Resolution to proceed with the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) application to the Arkansas Department of Education and USDA. Moved by Director Mason; seconded by Director Calloway. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Motion to proceed with issuance of a second-lien bond (resolution to proceed). Moved by Director Johnson; seconded by Director Adams. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Vendor agreement to retain a firm to draw seven new trustee zones (CityGate GIS LLC): after debate, an initial vote failed, the board recessed, a motion to reconsider succeeded, and the vendor agreement was ultimately approved by majority vote. Several board members recorded formal objections about transparency and process during the debate.

These items were recorded on the agenda as motions 5.x, 6.x and 7.x through 12.x. For details on each vote and supporting documents see the board packet and agenda notes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting - Jun 26 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken at the June 26 Little Rock School District board meeting, with motions, movers, seconds and outcomes.","taxTitle","LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas","taxId",13594,"location","Arkansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552870,"Board reconsiders and approves vendor to draw seven new LRSD board zones after dispute over process",13,9422000,9435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0&start=9422&end=9435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0/thumbnail_9422000.jpg","/articles/6552870/Arkansas/Board-reconsiders-and-approves-vendor-to-draw-seven-new-LRSD-board-zones-after-dispute-over-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552870-61eb7d0a5e30b9720458dd530034fdab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771047065&Signature=VvfBep3XCalWPQJYg-edgaJFJaHcc5Nm9BL~B93eZhqu6t3aNMU5q4Z9KNGVNhkT9k-uGhYzFRGGp2Lm5-8naFzaEhOlIEjmQRDUHPskH2ubOTx-sMZuEXqrWsxwJ0d6kWO1oZFzf1u6xu41U0wGgErovSzmvZu4ItUo7Lt6zfAVe8w8Ei1-SUjWZoz-R5gRSweLjM6ZSPM-xUruF36pDCX8IPjPjRQNJSoie8RQuveIbqjw867hJsK-axkKyEdfDQGxQ5E7wM-EI8KnSgisnwjL8MiS4RmkAeaiZ1d-hLO2YfV8JJ8b1CFbhka578vbkvE4um0tkCKHf8JCOXFnhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Little Rock School District Board of Education on June 26 approved a vendor agreement with CityGate GIS LLC to draw seven new board zones after a contentious discussion that included a failed first vote, a brief recess and a successful motion to reconsider.

The redistricting work was prompted by a new state requirement to move from nine to seven trustee zones. Procurement staff issued a request for proposals; three vendors responded and CityGate GIS LLC was the recommended vendor. Several board members said the state GIS office had recommended the shortlisted firms and that turnaround time required rapid procurement.

Board debate focused on process and public engagement. Director Strong, Director Adams and others criticized the pace and said board members and the public had not been given sufficient opportunity for review; some members said two otherwise-qualified companies had been unavailable for the district's timeline. Supporters said the district must meet statutory timelines to allow candidates to qualify for upcoming elections and that failing to select a vendor promptly risked leaving the district without a functional board.

After an initial voice vote failed, the board took a recess and legal counsel explained procedural rules for a motion to reconsider. A board member who had voted with the prevailing side then moved to reconsider; the motion passed and the board later approved the CityGate GIS recommendation. Recorded counts in the transcript show several members opposed and multiple abstentions during the initial sequence; the final approval passed by majority vote.

Directors asked staff to ensure community input: presenters said CityGate's proposal includes options for public engagement and that the vendor had previously worked with the state GIS office. Board members requested a clear timeline, outreach plan and copies of vendor agreements before implementation.

The procurement decision is time-sensitive because the state-directed schedule for moving to seven zones impacts election filing deadlines. Board members who opposed the motion said they supported redistricting in principle but objected to the rushed procurement and asked for more transparency and a public schedule for community hearings.","After an initial failed vote and a recess, the board reconsidered and approved CityGate GIS LLC to draw seven new board zones required by state law. Several board members raised concerns about transparency, timeline and community input.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":46,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552874,"Board approves free school meals for most LRSD students under Community Eligibility Provision",270,6750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0&start=6480&end=6750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0/thumbnail_6480000.jpg","/articles/6552874/Arkansas/Board-approves-free-school-meals-for-most-LRSD-students-under-Community-Eligibility-Provision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552874-9d49510c0f71f72ffb53a1975d17978d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771047065&Signature=K8N~2-qqyq7KbJSxh1EhOoQjQBjX0lLldG5ZmZwJf31BVtdcub7ylw6gZYKy2kTAWCe9aovtNDo5l0orO~X1xTJOAVzfZNGBfPwpUWbOexhthsgmEL0317x~lDZlXfzF0DSEZhwXg9-9N9Vt8JRmKRh~1ZYrkqYErQHWAwSKbud7TAj5wUDgauVs-MrudhwWip1s9OMlLZAXhR24n~lM4YAf7TlE8OQ2urUh9HUJVZhDk8QiZD7bgPsz~HgMHGSvBlLuF-Mtj2kalQWcoLnEzDnJtiirgev0QjD0oenHyNlY08e6aKllm4-djcl8822T7iyfK5autGzSmdKdjo-N3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Little Rock School District Board of Education voted June 26 to proceed with the application and implementation steps required by the Arkansas Department of Education and USDA to adopt the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in its school nutrition program.

District child-nutrition staff told the board CEP would make breakfast and lunch free to students at almost all LRSD campuses; Forest Park, Jefferson and Roberts were identified as exceptions because of lower identified percentages. The presenter said free breakfast would still be available at those three sites even if they do not qualify for full CEP coverage.

The nutrition director said CEP removes stigma, increases participation and creates a more predictable revenue flow for the district\u0000allowing further investments in serving-line improvements and kitchen equipment. The presenter described recent upgrades to multiple cafeterias and said CEP would reduce paperwork for families.

Director Mason moved the resolution to proceed with the application; Director Calloway seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Under CEP, the district will receive federal reimbursements for meals using an identified student percentage and will not collect meal fees at participating schools. Presenters estimated meal debt would be eliminated at the majority of schools; a small number of sites with lower qualifying percentages would continue to track meal debt for non-participating students.

The child-nutrition office said it will coordinate a communications campaign to promote the program, increase participation and highlight recent operational improvements. Staff said a new marketing hire will begin July 28 to increase outreach and parent engagement before the fall semester.","The board authorized the district to apply for and implement CEP, which will provide free breakfast and lunch to students at all but three schools and is expected to reduce meal debt and increase participation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552879,"Little Rock School District board names gym at Dr. Marion G. Lacy K-8 for Coach Marcus Davis",387,726000,1113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0&start=726&end=1113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0/thumbnail_726000.jpg","/articles/6552879/Arkansas/Little-Rock-School-District-board-names-gym-at-Dr-Marion-G-Lacy-K-8-for-Coach-Marcus-Davis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552879-cc2cd63bcb81ac1839416d89579e2827/orig.mp4?Expires=1771047065&Signature=fdCtQ3PgXcGf~vxL9spw4ce-O5CmfSUzcO4xIk89F-CkMpeWUuz4zq-wpbeQ8eHdrSfIv9e-58hQLETs7tknC3D8sYdtb-XLTQ5RcjbUJ4cLw16GcX~RBYcLnmwxukIlXM6d~BBLe9HKgC0ewpRGSoNyTUNJy61PYUsIbEegdRtWJRmtQGpivkcxfaeeX4VXzSoBZd4vygMtOTx9dTLiX7G4SncDAeeE162n~jy9Q5ZjA3LM~KAww2zeNwrXTSbkalej9HgSo58P9bnzsMJlGKtHR9CdmywvsBBReAYgw8O-qXQYf8GMK2VHjLUVrQHP8uWNaGui2pKu7b5RQvsACw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Little Rock School District Board of Education on June 26 approved a resolution renaming the gymnasium at Dr. Marion G. Lacy K-8 Academy in honor of Coach Marcus Davis.

Director Hatter moved the resolution and Director Calloway seconded it. The motion passed by voice vote.

The resolution recounts Coach Davis's 36 years of service to LRSD, including 33 years at Cloverdale Middle School, and describes his record coaching multiple sports and mentoring students. It notes that Cloverdale's gym was previously named for Davis in March 2022 and that, with the district consolidation and opening of Dr. Marion G. Lacy K-8 Academy, the board considered it fitting to continue the recognition at the new campus.

Coach Marcus Davis addressed the board, saying he is \"so grateful\" to be honored and thanked board members and district staff who kept him informed about the process. Board members discussed plans for a plaque and a follow-up ceremony so staff, former students and community members can attend.

The resolution was presented by a school-affiliated speaker and moved and seconded by board directors. The board voted \"aye\" with no recorded opposition.","The board approved a resolution renaming the gymnasium at Dr. Marion G. Lacy K-8 Academy the \"Coach Marcus Davis Gymnasium.\" Coach Davis spoke to the board and thanked staff and former students.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552881,"Little Rock School District reviews first year of Promise Academy, expands behavior and autism supports with clinical partners",2511,1388000,3899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0&start=1388&end=3899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5088942-557c8985d4200fe246928018751841e0/thumbnail_1388000.jpg","/articles/6552881/Arkansas/Little-Rock-School-District-reviews-first-year-of-Promise-Academy-expands-behavior-and-autism-supports-with-clinical-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552881-4f9db546227dc63ebf81b2a03e99809d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771047065&Signature=RphX5diH6627aDGVEPiktIJMvM6O5kMJjdmKtbca-538rNfb3UBQoF1Tbhv6fVmQK-JpF3kZu1NBbJvnb8ksmCyAD7aNBSYqN7w-N9lc7U7Twv-LoC5rp9tpQm1AwcyRuqWv7aiX9gFLFLhJq1moqPbGEyXsQZTCcM3ccCwK-o5uLZiGoa9PsUstoFFfYvf1sm6tNaCP~HeI8JGYgpBR313CT60JOqUMcbM38l73NfTYdEMKuoxr7ZwvBktTGf58d0mEqdOHYBYViMF6eOM6RMNd5wSIEpVDFprhhm~owPVJNk0stZ7aHxqtXTKQc359S1eP601luD2QysCMx0YZCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Little Rock School District on June 26 reviewed the first year of Promise Academy and outlined expanded district behavior and autism supports that include on-site clinicians, new transition classrooms and professional development.

District leaders told the Board of Education that Promise Academy, an ADE day-school program that began this year at Stevens Elementary, served nine high-need students with intensive individualized instruction and social-emotional supports. Dr. Angelina Giles, who presented the Promise Academy review with Morgan Ewing, said the program recorded measurable gains in oral reading fluency and a marked drop in significant behavioral incidents by the end of the year.

The school-based team credited ongoing reassessment, a classroom \"hub\" for cooling-off and close coordination with related-service staff for the improvements. \"By the second semester, we were really practicing restorative justice ... there were no significant incidents that resulted in suspensions,\" Giles said.

Separately, the district described plans for Wildcat Achievers, a new behavior/transition program that will operate out of Carver-Washington next school year. Lakita Weston (program administrator) and Angelica Carter (behavior program coordinator) said the plan calls for six specialized classrooms (including K-2 and 3-5 \"transition\" classrooms) with low student-to-staff ratios, certified teachers, paraprofessionals, behavior interventionists and explicit transition plans for returning students to their home schools.

Weston and Carter said staff will receive concentrated professional development the week of July 21 on sensory regulation, trauma-informed classrooms, SafetyCare de-escalation, medication education and other essential behavior concepts. The program will include ongoing coaching and staff-wellness support.

Because the district has been cited for disproportionality in suspensions and removals, the division of special programs said it is using Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) funds to expand services. School leaders said approximately $864,000 in CCEIS-directed spending will support mental-health partnerships, parent training and staff professional development; they emphasized 50% of CCEIS spending must serve students who are not identified as having disabilities.

To bring clinical expertise on-site, the district introduced two licensed providers who will be contracted: Dr. Karen Moore (licensed psychologist, private practice) and Dr. Kyla Holmes (licensed clinical psychologist, Shalom Wellness Services). An advanced practice psychiatric nurse (nurse Byers) will be available for medication education and consultation; presenters stressed clinicians will not mandate medication nor will the district itself prescribe—medication management would occur only if parents engage the contracted clinicians as the family's provider. Clinicians said they will provide individual and group therapy, family consultation and staff training; all direct services require parental consent.

The Board also heard an update on the autism program piloted at Western Hills Elementary. Angelica Carter described a therapy/sensory room shared with related-service providers (speech, OT, PT) and said the program served 16 students this year with gains in language, self-regulation and reduced elopement. Western Hills staff requested additional sensory space, clearer communication of program goals and more staffing to sustain transitions back to general education.

Board members asked whether the district is billing Medicaid directly for on-site services and how the district will manage capacity if demand grows. Presenters said many families use existing insurance or Medicaid to access providers, and that the district is not currently billing Medicaid directly; they said some students attend summer behavioral-health camps and that staff will return with a classroom/financial plan for scaling capacity.

The district described transition steps for students leaving Promise or the behavior programs: coordinated handoffs, home-school training and short-term follow-up by behavior interventionists. Leaders said the ultimate goal is inclusion and generalization of skills in mainstream settings.

Board discussion ranged from requests for cost comparisons (outside placement versus in-district services) to operational questions about staffing and sustaining the model. Director Adams asked for a later financial comparison; presenters agreed to provide a cost comparison for future planning.

The district characterized the new programs as part of a multi-pronged approach: smaller classroom settings for skill remediation, mental-health partnerships for clinical support, staff training on de-escalation and sensory regulation, and transition pathways to general education.

The Board did not take a formal vote on program expansion at the June 26 meeting; presenters asked for direction and said staffing recruitment and summer professional development are underway.","Board heard a multi-part update on Promise Academy\u0000and new districtwide behavior programs, including staffing plans, a partnership with licensed clinicians and use of CCEIS funds to add services for students with severe behavioral and emotional needs.","actionData","errors"]

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